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Premium Content Subscriber only LOYAL Ipswich Hornets womens coach Tony Potbury is reminded how young his side is every time he sees them arrive. "Its a bit surprising when you turn up at training and all the girls are rolling in with cars that have got L-plates on, he said. With the exception of tireless ring leader Leanne Bichel, the Hornets side includes a number of players aged in their teens. However, that youthful enthusiasm is one of the reasons the Hornets Second Grade side has adva...

Premium Content Subscriber only HAVING both Ipswich womens teams in this weekends Queensland Premier Grade semi-finals is a massive indication of how well the Hornets are progressing. Having one of the Hornets regular players Ellie Johnston currently playing for the Queensland Fire enhances that ongoing cricket development success. But while the Hornets first grade side will be without Johnston for Sundays elimination showdown with the Gold Coast, head coach Wayne Bichel sees it as another o...